US Bridges

I-70 over Over SR56

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 1.88MI E of Clark CO Line · Structure no. 4902351

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,244
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Over SR56 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Over SR56 in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,244 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,875 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-70
CrossesOver SR56
Location1.88MI E of Clark CO Line
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94244, -83.50002
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,244 (2015)
Projected traffic30,875 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 over Over SR56 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 over Over SR56 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 over Over SR56 carry?

About 22,244 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Over SR56?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Over SR56?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.